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03 Aug 2026 at 11:57

TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 10:32

Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Humber Bridge Board, a sub-central government authority located in Hessle, United Kingdom, has conducted the "Hanger Testing and Replacement Scheme" contract. This procurement involved open competition below the threshold and aimed at testing and potentially replacing the cable hangers of the Humber Bridge. The process has reached the award and contract stages, with the contract having been signed on 23rd July 2026. The contract is active from 27th July 2026 through 26th July 2027, with a total value of £1,015,620.01. The main procurement category is works, and the industry category includes engineering and construction. The open tender offered an opportunity for all suitable suppliers, following an amendment that corrected initial participation restrictions.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in engineering and construction works. SMEs are specifically encouraged to compete, given the emphasis on suitability for such enterprises. The contract involves engaging in engineering works, including cable wire and related products, ensuring longevity and serviceability of infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in structural engineering, bridge maintenance, and related sectors will find this opportunity beneficial strategically and financially, as it holds significant potential for showcasing high-quality technical services in a high-value project within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Hanger Testing and Replacement Scheme

Notice Description

The Scheme is to ascertain the remaining service life of the existing Humber Bridge cable hangers. It involves the supply of two new hangers to replace two existing hangers; and to subsequently conduct destructive testing on the removed hangers to ascertain whether the existing hanger can carry on in service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073152-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44200000 - Structural products

44210000 - Structures and parts of structures

44300000 - Cable, wire and related products

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45223000 - Structures construction work

45223200 - Structural works

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£846,350 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUMBER BRIDGE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HESSLE
Postcode
HU13 0JG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Hessle
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPENCER GROUP

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